Compton, Whirlwinds hungry for winning season and playoffs
FLOYDADA – In J.R. Compton’s first year in Whirlwind Country, his main goals were to be a competitive team by district and make the playoffs. Despite a 3-8 record, Compton got what he strived for. Now in
Whirlwinds won’t face Texas Tech commit Crawford this fall
POST – Over the past decade it has not been uncommon for elite Texas High School athletes to graduate at mid-term so they can start working out with their future college team in the spring. What is
Lockney’s Ceniceros named to All-State baseball team
LOCKNEY – Nathan Ceniceros set himself apart on the baseball diamond this year, becoming one of the most celebrated Lockney Longhorns players in the process. Ceniceros’ latest post-season accolade has come from the Texas Sports Writers Association
Whirlwinds hire Walker as next basketball coach
FLOYDADA – One of the items on Thursday night’s Floydada Collegiate ISD Board of Trustees meeting will be the approval of new teacher contracts. According to Athletic Director Todd Bandy, Eddie Walker III will be among those,
Longhorns predicted to make playoff run for third straight season
LOCKNEY – As the heat of summer drags on, the sounds of fall will soon be heard as the Lockney Longhorns football team gears up for the 2022 season. The Longhorns have had back-to-back playoff teams with
Whirlwinds in ‘chip-on-the-shoulder’ category of preseason football
FLOYDADA – It has been since 2019 when the Floydada Whirlwinds were picked as pre-season playoff football team by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine (DCTF). The Whirlwinds should know by now how Rodney Daingerfield felt of “no
Lockney hires new Lady Horns basketball and softball coaches
LOCKNEY – Lockney ISD has a complete staff of coaches for the upcoming school year. Athletic Director Jonathan Thiebaud tells the Record that includes recent hires for the Lady Horns basketball and softball programs. Stephanee Carrillo will
Futures season ends at Texas West Championship
ABILENE – The thrill of victory and agony of defeat is a tough lesson to learn in life. The Floydada Futures experienced both in a 14-hour time period with an exciting win Friday night before falling to
Futures advance to State Championship in extra inning win
ABILENE – After a disappointing shutout loss Thursday, the Floydada Futures rebounded to take a 7-5 win over Alice in seven innings on Friday to advance to Saturday morning’s Texas West State Championship game for 12U softball. Floydada opened
Futures drop game 2, play Alice in elimination round Friday
LISTEN: We spoke with the Futures on Friday morning in Abilene https://paramountbroadcasting.com/audio/OTR/OTR-2229.mp3 ABILENE – The Floydada Futures ran into a strong Waco Midway team on Thursday in the semifinals of Texas West State 12U Little League Tournament